{"product_id":"ragged-a-ruffian-9781913500320","title":"Ragged A**** Ruffian","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup finals, business gambles, love, loss, and plenty of laughter-this is the extraordinary life of Les Gilson.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the high-octane world of professional football in the 1950s and 60s to the equally unpredictable world of business, Gilson's memoir takes you on a journey filled with thrilling victories and humbling defeats. As a former footballer who lived through the golden era of the sport, Les shares behind-the-scenes stories of big matches and bigger personalities. But when the final whistle blew on his playing career, his story was far from over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn business, Les faced his own rollercoaster of promotions, relegations, and everything in between. His resilience, wit, and charm carried him through both triumphs and heartbreaks, giving readers an honest and compelling account of life on and off the pitch. Packed with nostalgia, humor, and hard-earned wisdom, this memoir is a celebration of determination, passion, and the beautiful game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the unforgettable story of a man who played with heart-whether chasing trophies or building a legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Clive Gilson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/21\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781913500320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.72lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.58d","brand":"Clive L. Gilson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52403483902133,"sku":"9781913500320","price":12.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_4b961351-1c48-4933-867e-d677cc2dc1f7.jpg?v=1774969376","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/ragged-a-ruffian-9781913500320","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}